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FT03 CZF

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Green Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

80,952 mi
Last recorded80,952 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT03 CZF
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 80,952 miles

rear seats and belts removed corrosion not on test

Fail 30 Apr 2026 80,947 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2025 77,267 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2024 74,491 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2024 74,486 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2023 71,813 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2022 69,851 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2021 67,937 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Feb 2020 66,356 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2019 64,997 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2018 63,967 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2018 63,942 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 24 Jan 2017 62,674 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 61,450 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2016 61,450 miles

Fuel pipe leaking all fuel pipes (7.2.3)

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play leaking oil (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 12 Feb 2015 51,717 miles

Front Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

all fuel pipes in poor condition and may soon need changing

Fail 10 Feb 2015 59,697 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Front Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

all fuel pipes in poor condition and may soon need changing

Pass 5 Feb 2014 57,016 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2013 54,149 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 51,444 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 23 Jan 2012 51,444 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 8 Feb 2011 48,742 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2011 48,704 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Feb 2010 45,464 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 42,305 miles

Nearside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 12 Feb 2009 42,228 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Feb 2008 38,794 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 35,576 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 32,760 miles

How Reliable is the Suzuki Jimny?

Based on 677,512 MOT tests across 43,507 vehicles.

76.0%
Pass Rate
3,858
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
43,507
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 18,210
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 11,190
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 7,055
position lamp(s) not working 6,970
Axle swivel joint has excessive play 5,518
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FT03 CZF is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Green with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

Across all 2003 Suzuki Jimny models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.5% with a typical mileage of 57,891 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Suzuki Jimny fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 18,210 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FT03 CZF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki Jimny typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 23 years old, this Suzuki Jimny is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FT03 CZF registered?

FT03 CZF is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 4 July 2003.

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The MOT history for FT03 CZF shows 29 tests with a 72.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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